2012 RUB to AZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0271 AZN

YEARLY LOW

0.0232 AZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0253 AZN

2012 RUB to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.0271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.0232.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0251 to the December average rate of 0.0255, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0271 was down 6.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0289, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 136 AZN

2011 Average 135 AZN

Yearly Trough Low 116 AZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.45 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0271

0.0236

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to AZN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0257, compared to 0.0249 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0257

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0249

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0032 AZN (High: 0.0268 / Low: 0.0236). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 AZN (High: 0.0258 / Low: 0.0254).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0268) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0279), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-3.97%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0268

2011 Avg (March) 0.0279

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0261	0.0244	0.0251
February	0.0270	0.0260	0.0264
March	0.0271	0.0264	0.0268
April	0.0270	0.0265	0.0267
May	0.0268	0.0236	0.0255
June	0.0243	0.0232	0.0239
July	0.0246	0.0238	0.0242
August	0.0249	0.0242	0.0246
September	0.0257	0.0243	0.0250
October	0.0255	0.0249	0.0252
November	0.0254	0.0247	0.0250
December	0.0258	0.0254	0.0255